35005 ZIP Code — Adamsville, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35005 is located in Adamsville, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 31.75 square miles and serves a population of 8,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35005

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,017. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,194

population

31.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adamsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35118 Mulga (4.4 mi) 35073 Graysville (5.3 mi) 35224 Birmingham (5.8 mi) 35214 Birmingham (5.8 mi) 35127 Pleasant Grove (7.1 mi) 35218 Birmingham (8.1 mi) 35061 Dolomite (8.9 mi) 35130 Quinton (8.9 mi) 35064 Fairfield (8.9 mi) 35062 Dora (9.2 mi) 35208 Birmingham (9.2 mi) 35207 Birmingham (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,194
Population density	258 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	31.75 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.5929
Longitude	-86.9940
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,194

Population

258

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$55,017

Median household income

$27,094

Per capita income

$126,000

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,914

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

199

195

5–9

232

247

10–14

292

192

15–19

227

126

20–24

150

613

25–34

727

276

35–44

327

509

45–54

604

246

55–59

291

417

60–64

494

521

65–74

617

165

75–84

196

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,586	19.4%
18 and over	6,608	80.6%
65 and over	1,662	20.3%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.8%

White 41.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,579	55.8%
White	3,412	41.5%
Two or more races	151	1.8%
Asian	28	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$55,017

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 37.0%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,000
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	30.5%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	70.7%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,371	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	186	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	510	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	860	29.4%
Households with children under 18	907	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,154	39.4%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	28.7%
Married	47.7%	37.3%
Separated	2.9%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	11.4%
Divorced	10.4%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	2.4%
Kindergarten	130	7.8%
Elementary school	709	42.5%
High school	418	25.1%
College / grad school	370	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	439	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,827	95.5%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,161	99.6%
Born in same state	8,139	99.3%
Born in different state	6,795	82.9%
Foreign born	22	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	15.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	565	6.9%
French	544	6.6%
Arab	489	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	54	0.7%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35005

What city is ZIP code 35005 in?

ZIP code 35005 is primarily assigned to Adamsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35005 in?

ZIP code 35005 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35005?

19% of residents in ZIP code 35005 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35005 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35005 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35005?

The median home value in ZIP code 35005 is $126,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35005 in?

ZIP code 35005 observes the CST timezone.